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CAN Bus, SAE J1939, DeviceNet & CC-Link CablesISO 11898-2 · CiA 303-1120 Ω ± 12 Ω · < 40 pF/m1×2 & 2×2 × 0.22–0.75 mm²

CAN bus cableISO 11898-2 / CiA 303-1 120 Ω ± 12 Ω 1×2 & 2×2 × 0.22–0.75 mm² shielded CAN Bus & CAN FD

CAN bus cable is a 120 Ω ± 12 Ω balanced differential fieldbus cable compliant with ISO 11898-2 and CiA 303-1 for High-Speed CAN (1 Mbps), CANopen, and CAN FD (up to 5–8 Mbps), manufactured in 1-pair (1×2) and 2-pair (2×2) cross-sections from 0.22 mm² to

Low-EMC design
EMC screen
Anti-torsion braid
Oil-resistant
Order designation
CAN Bus 2×2×0.22 mm² (AWG 24) PVC/PUR
Outer Ø ≈
6.9 mm
Copper weight
26 kg/km
Total weight ≈
62 kg/km
Min. bend R (fixed)
41 mm
All sizes (6)
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Engineering reply in 2 business hoursCut-to-length export drumsEN 10204 3.1 certificate per drum
Impedance Z0
120 Ω ± 12 Ω
1–20 MHz ISO 11898-2 CAN / CAN FD
Cross-sections
0.22 to 0.75 mm²
AWG 24 / 22 / 20 / 18 (1×2 & 2×2)
Capacitance
≈ 38 pF / m
Cellular PE (< 40 pF/m limit)
Data rate / reach
1 Mbps / CAN FD
40 m @ 1 Mbps · 500 m @ 125 kbps
Shielding
Foil + Cu Braid
Al/PET + ≥85 % tinned copper braid
Duty options
Fixed & Chain
PVC fixed & ≥5M-cycle PUR chain

Typical values for this cable type, based on ISO 11898-2 (High-Speed CAN / CANopen / CAN FD) — confirmed in the datasheet and quotation for your order.

Application fit

Is CAN bus cable right for your machine?

Designed for industrial automation CANopen networks, mobile hydraulic machinery, AGV/AMR battery management systems, elevator shaft buses, and linear drag-chain motion axes.

Fixed installation

Suitable

0.34 mm², 0.50 mm², and 0.75 mm² PVC/LSZH cables support long CANopen trunks up to 500 m.

Energy chain / drag chain

Suitable

Class 6 extra-fine tinned copper + PUR TMPU drag-chain variants achieve ≥ 5 million flexing cycles.

Switchgear & control cabinet wiring

Suitable

Standard DIN 47100 core colour coding (White/Brown, Green/Yellow) matches CiA 303-1 Sub-D and M12 pinouts.

Motorised monospiral reel

Suitable

PUR versions resist hydraulic oil, diesel, and ester fluids on mobile cranes and AGVs.

Typical machinesCANopen machine & motion controlAGVs, AMRs & lithium battery packsMobile cranes, lifts & excavatorsBuilding elevators & medical gantries

Construction

Layer by layer

1 pair (White/Brown) or 2 pairs (White/Brown + Green/Yellow) of stranded bare or tinned copper conductors (0.22, 0.34, 0.50, or 0.75 mm²)

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Schematic, not to scale — generated from the layer data
#LayerMaterial & reference
1Stranded copper conductors7-wire or Class 6 fine-wire bare/tinned copper (0.22, 0.34, 0.50, or 0.75 mm²)IEC 60228 / CiA 303-1
2Cellular polyethylene (O2YS)Low-permittivity foam-skin PE dielectric tuned to Z0 = 120 Ω and C ≈ 38 pF/mISO 11898-2
3Wrapping / Al-PET foilNon-woven fleece slip wrap (drag-chain) + Al/PET static screenISO 11898-2
4EMC tinned copper braidTinned copper wire braid, optical coverage ≥ 85 %ISO 11898-2
5Outer sheathRAL 4001 Violet or Black PVC, halogen-free PUR (TMPU), or FRNC/LSZHEN 50363-10-2 / UL CMG

CAN Bus Fixed PVC / LSZH (1×2 & 2×2 × 0.22–0.75 mm²)

ISO 11898-2 120 Ω fixed installation cable for plant trunks and control cabinets.

CAN Bus Drag-Chain PUR (1×2 & 2×2 × 0.25–0.50 mm²)

Continuous-flex Class 6 PUR cable rated for ≥ 5 million drag-chain cycles and mobile hydraulics.

Technical data

Ratings & operating limits

Typical values: Typical values for this cable type, based on ISO 11898-2 (High-Speed CAN / CANopen / CAN FD). Values for your order are confirmed in the datasheet and quotation.

Electrical

Characteristic impedance Z0
120 Ω ± 12 Ω (1 to 20 MHz)
DC loop resistance @ 20 °C
≤ 175 Ω/km (0.22) · ≤ 115 Ω/km (0.34) · ≤
Mutual capacitance @ 800 Hz
≈ 38 pF/m (< 40 pF/m)
Velocity of propagation (VoP)
≈ 76 % (0.76 c) · signal delay ≤ 4.4 ns/m
Attenuation @ 1 MHz
0.95 dB/100m (0.50 mm²) · 1.35 dB/100m
Operating / test voltage
300 V UL · 1.5 kV AC core-to-core/screen test

Thermal

Operating temp. (fixed / chain)
-40 °C to +80 °C fixed · -30 °C to +70 °C
Storage temperature
-40 °C to +80 °C

Mechanical

Min. bending radius (fixed / chain)
6 × D fixed · 10 × D drag-chain
Drag-chain endurance (PUR variant)
≥ 5,000,000 bending cycles

Resistance

Oil & hydraulic fluid resistance
EN 60811-404 · UL Oil Res I/II
Flame & halogen-free
IEC 60332-1-2 · UL CMX/CMG · IEC 60754

Reference standards

Primary specification
ISO 11898-2 High-Speed CAN · CiA 303-1
Core colour identification
DIN 47100 (Pair 1: White/Brown · Pair 2

Identification

Core colours
1×2: White, Brown · 2×2: White, Brown
Outer sheath colour
RAL 4001 Violet (or Black UV-resistant PUR)

Sizes

6 standard configurations (CAN bus cable)

Nominal dimensions, copper weights, impedance and transmission parameters for CAN bus cable per ISO 11898-2 (High-Speed CAN / CANopen / CAN FD).

Dimensions & weights
Order designationConfigurationConductor sizeOuter Ø ≈
mm		Copper
kg/km		Weight ≈
kg/km		Min. bend R
fixed mm		Enquiry
Standard CAN bus cable configurations
CAN Bus 1×2×0.22 mm² (AWG 24) PVC/PUR1×2×0.22 mm² (AWG 24)0.22 mm²5.8174435
CAN Bus 2×2×0.22 mm² (AWG 24) PVC/PUR2×2×0.22 mm² (AWG 24)0.22 mm²6.9266241
CAN Bus 1×2×0.34 mm² (AWG 22) Fixed/Chain1×2×0.34 mm² (AWG 22)0.34 mm²6.6235640
CAN Bus 2×2×0.34 mm² (AWG 22) Fixed/Chain2×2×0.34 mm² (AWG 22)0.34 mm²8.2368249
CAN Bus 1×2×0.50 mm² (AWG 20) Long-Trunk1×2×0.50 mm² (AWG 20)0.50 mm²7.5297045
CAN Bus 1×2×0.75 mm² (AWG 18) Heavy Trunk1×2×0.75 mm² (AWG 18)0.75 mm²8.5399251
  • Typical values for this cable type; dimensions and weights for your order are confirmed in the quotation.
  • Outer diameters and weights are nominal factory values subject to ±5 % manufacturing tolerance per ISO 11898-2 (High-Speed CAN / CANopen / CAN FD).

Quality & approvals

Testing & inspection

Routine tests on every production length, sample and type tests per batch — documented on an EN 10204 3.1 inspection certificate.

  1. ConductorClass 5 stranding
  2. Spark test100 % in-line
  3. Lay-upCores, earth, fillers
  4. SheathingInner, braid / screen, outer
  5. Electrical testsAC voltage, resistance
  6. DimensionsOD, wall thickness
  7. Inspection documents & dispatchDrum & dispatch
Testing & inspectionTest value / referenceFrequency
Routine tests
1–20 MHz characteristic impedance & propagation delayZ0 = 120 ± 12 Ω; delay ≤ 4.5 ns/m100 % of reels
DC loop resistance, capacitance & 1.5 kV ACCiA 303-1 loop resistance by gauge; C < 40 pF/m100 % of reels
Sample tests
5-million-cycle drag-chain flex test (PUR variant)No conductor break or shield degradationPer production batch
Flame & mineral oil immersionIEC 60332-1-2 & EN 60811-404Type approval

Inspection certificate

Issued with every drum, listing the routine test results for that length.

Product approvals

ISO 11898-2CiA 303-1UL CMG / AWM 21198

Company certificates

ISO 9001ISO 14001ISO 45001VDE marks approvalUL / cULCE · LVD / EMC

Marking & supply

Ordering & delivery

Sheath marking

TEBAOFLEX CAN BUS CABLE ISO 11898-2 120 OHM
Delivery form
Non-returnable plywood reels or export drums
Standard reel lengths
100 m · 305 m · 500 m · 1000 m
MOQ
100 m (stock variants) · 500 m (custom)
Lead time
2–3 weeks ex-works
Incoterms
EXW, FOB, CIF, DAP

Technical documents

Downloads

PDFCAN bus cable – technical datasheet6 sizes · construction, technical data, approvalsXLSXCAN bus cable spec data (Excel)All 6 sizes with dimensions and data, for your BOM or quotation
Revision
2026-10-20
Updated
2026-10-20

FAQ

Questions engineers ask first

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How do I choose between 0.22 mm², 0.34 mm², 0.50 mm², and 0.75 mm² CAN bus cable?
Per CiA 303-1 (CANopen), conductor cross-section determines maximum loop resistance and bus length: use 0.22–0.25 mm² for short trunks up to 40–100 m; 0.34 mm² (AWG 22) for 100–250 m; 0.50 mm² (AWG 20) for 250–400 m; and 0.75 mm² (AWG 18) for long trunks up to 500 m at 125 kbps.
When is a 2-pair (2×2) CAN bus cable used instead of a 1-pair (1×2) cable?
In a 1×2 cable, the single pair (White/Brown) carries CAN_H and CAN_L while CAN_GND is tied to the shield or third conductor. In a 2×2 cable, Pair 1 carries differential CAN_H/CAN_L while Pair 2 (Green/Yellow) provides a dedicated isolated CAN_GND and optional +24 V / +5 V transceiver supply.
Is this 120 Ω cable suitable for CAN FD (Flexible Data-Rate) up to 5 Mbps or 8 Mbps?
Yes. Because our cellular-PE O2YS dielectric maintains a flat 120 Ω ± 12 Ω impedance from 1 MHz up to 20 MHz with low capacitance (38 pF/m) and a 4.4 ns/m propagation delay, it cleanly transmits fast CAN FD data-phase bit rates without ringing.
Why must a CAN bus be terminated with 120 Ω resistors at both physical ends?
ISO 11898-2 uses a linear bus topology where high-frequency edges travel down a 120 Ω transmission line. Placing a 120 Ω ± 1 % resistor between CAN_H and CAN_L at each physical end matches the cable characteristic impedance and absorbs reflections. Each production reel undergoes 100 % characteristic impedance verification, mutual capacitance and DC loop resistance testing, and dielectric spark/withstand inspection before dispatch with an EN 10204 3.1 certificate.

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